ONS: UK house price growth hit 14-month high in May

Better economic data boosted house prices in May - is now the time to buy?

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Average house prices rose by their highest level so far this year during May in a sign of buyer confidence, at least ahead of the general election, Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows.

The latest ONS house price index shows average UK property values rose 2.2% annually in May.

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Marc Shoffman
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Marc Shoffman is an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in business, personal finance and property. His work has appeared in print and online publications ranging from FT Business to The Times, Mail on Sunday and the i newspaper. He also co-presents the In For A Penny financial planning podcast.